Cross Country Dorset Wessex Cross Country League Dorset County Cross Country Champs Cross Country Dorset is a great place to race cross country Whether you are an old hand or have never run cross country before you will be well served by joining one of Dorset's athletics clubs. Most of them take part in cross country racing, notably the Wessex Cross Country League. Many also travel further afield to race at events such as the South West, Southern and National Cross Country championships. Here are links to some of the Dorset clubs in the county that take part in cross country races: BAC DAC PAC PR WSPH WAC For information on schools cross country competitions please visit the Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA Wessex Cross Country League The Wessex League is a series of cross country races held across the Wessex area, usually from October to December each year. Entries can be made individually or via an athletics club. Race distances vary from 1.0-1.5 km for Under 10s up to 10 km for seniors and veterans. Prizes are awarded at the end of the series for individual and team winners in all categories. The first race of the 2026/27 season is 1st November at Bryanston School, Blandford Forum. Registration and league rules can be found here: Declarations & individual registration League rules Club subscriptions (TBC) Fixture 1 Fixture 2 Fixture 3 County Championships 2026 Wessex Cross Country Fixture 3 - Learoyd Road Date: TBC Venue: Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset Entries will open shortly Route map Race instructions 2026 Wessex Cross Country Fixture 1 - Bryanston School Date: 1st November 2026 Venue: Bryanston School, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0PS Route map Race Instructions DCAA Cross Country Championships at Fixture 2 - Canford School The DCAA Cross Country Champs will be held as part of Fixture 2 of the Wessex Cross Country League on 13th December 2026. There are eligibility criteria to qualify and you must have registered for the Wessex League in order to compete. Rules 2026 Wessex Cross Country Fixture 2 - Canford School Date: 13th December 2026 Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Dorset, BH21 3AD Route map Race instructions Results 2025 Results 2024 Results 2023 Results 2022 Results 2021 2023 Wessex Cross Country Final Results 2023 results 2022 results yet to be loaded 2021 results yet to be loaded 2024 Wessex Cross Country Final Results 2024 results XLS 2024 results PDF Match 1 Results PDF Match 2 Results PDF Match 3 Results PDF Match 4 Results PDF Dorset County Cross Country Championships The Dorset County Cross Country Championships are held in the autumn each year at one of the Wessex Cross Country League races, usually in December. You do not have to be a member of a club to enter but must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. The youngest age group in the championships is Under 14. U10 (year 4 only) and U12 events are held at the same time. Medals and trophies are awarded for category winners. The 2026 Dorset County cross country championships will be held on Sunday 13th December at Canford School in Wimborne. A separate entry to the championships is required in addition to being registered for the league. Click to enter Results 2025 Results 2024 Results 2023 Hampshire Cross Country League Many of our Dorset-based clubs compete in the neighbouring Hampshire Cross Country League. This gives athletes the opportunity to race on different courses and against runners from a wider variety of clubs. The League comprises five or six races spread across the autumn and winter. Entries are made via league-affiliated clubs. Click here for a link to the League website: Find out more UK Intercounties Cross Country Championships The best of Dorset's cross country runners have the opportunity to pull on the green Dorset vest and compete for their county each year at the UK Intercounties Cross Country Championships. This is one of the largest and probably the highest quality fixture in the cross country calendar with competitors from most of the counties in the UK. Age categories include Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, Under 20 and Senior (incorporating veteran). Selections for the teams are made by Dorset managers in January and February based partly on the top finishers at the Dorset County Championships and partly on other results from across the season. The Intercounties were last held at Wollaton Park in Nottingham on 8th March 2025. 2025 results 2025 report

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Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network Team Dorset Dorset County Athletics Association Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA DCAA TDAN Latest news from across the Dorset county athletics network Cross country Wessex Cross Country League 2026/27 The confirmed race dates are 1st November (Bryanston School) and 13th December (Canford School, including the Dorset county championships). The third fixture at Learoyd Road will be in 2027 (date to be confirmed). League rules and entry details are in the cross country section: Details Sportshall Dates announced for the Dorset Sportshall League 2026/27 17th October, 21st November, 2nd January and 23rd January (including Dorset county championships). All fixtures are on Saturdays and will be held at Canford School. The prospectus and entry details will be published here shortly: Details Track & Field RESULTS: Dorset vs Somerset U10/U12 match on Saturday 12th September The culmination of this season's new Under 10 and Under 12 competition was a Dorset vs Somerset match at Yeovil. Dorset was victorious in all four categories: U10 boys and girls and U12 boys and girls. Results are available on Roster: Results Track & Field RESULTS: Dorset County T&F Championships on Sunday 10th May A very successful county championships was held at the Ashdown track, Poole. Results are available by following this link to Roster Athletics: Results Track & Field RESULTS: Dorset County Steeplechase Championships on Saturday 9th May Dorset county steeplechase events were held as part of the Somerset County T&F championships in Yeovil on Saturday 9th May. Results are available on Roster Athletics: Results Officiating EA information on officiating England Athletics has produced a set of very helpful guides to the different track & field officiating roles plus details on training and qualifications. Officiating AGM dates Dorset County AA and Team Dorset AN AGMs on 22nd April The Dorset County Athletics Association and Team Dorset Athletic Network AGMs will be held on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 7pm at Team Dorset HQ, Ashdown Athletics Track, Poole. DCAA TDAN Sportshall Results of Dorset County Sportshall championships on 25th January To view the results of the county championships at Canford School follow this link and click on the County Champs tab: Results Cross Country Results of fourth Wessex cross country race and Dorset County Championships on 14th December The results are accessible via the cross country section of the website. Select Fixture 4 for Wessex race results including final league standings. Select County Championships for the Dorset results. Results Upcoming Fixtures Calendar of Dorset cross country, Sportshall and road races Follow this link for a calendar of the main cross country, Sportshall and road race fixtures for Dorset clubs and athletes for the period September 2025 to March 2026. Calendar Athletics needs YOU! Offering volunteer opportunities across Dorset We are run by volunteers and more are needed to support our commitment to our athletes Volunteering Archived news

Athletics Coaching Athletics Dorset Dorset Athletics Coaching Sports coaching Athletics coaches Dorset Coaching A highly rewarding activity Athletics coaching is at the heart of our sport. It ensures that clubs provide junior and senior athletes with appropriate guidance on how to train and compete safely and effectively. Coaches give their pupils the best chance to improve, be it learning a new skill, beating a personal best or winning a competition. They love their sport and thrive on helping people meet their goals. You can begin your coaching career as an unqualified helper at a club. However, we would urge you to get on the coaching pathway and gain qualifications to better support athletes. England Athletics runs many courses which allow you to become an effective and qualified coach. Dorset Athletics and your local club can help you on this coaching journey. Check out the information below. The coaching pathway There are two main paths in athletics coaching: off track and track & field. Off track coaches are qualified to lead running groups on the road and cross country. If you regularly run with a club around your local area and want to coach a group then you will need to take a course to become qualified as a Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF) and then a Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF). The track & field pathway allows you to work with junior and senior athletes in the T&F environment. The first level of qualification is Coaching Assistant which allows you to teach the basics of running, jumping and throwing. The next level is Athletics Coach which additionally teaches physical preparation and core technical knowledge across seven events. An Athletics Coach will specialise in throws, jumps, sprints/hurdles or endurance. Eventually an Athletics Coach can qualify as an Event Group Coach specialising in one of those four areas. Click on these buttons to find out more about these qualifications: Leader in Running Fitness Coaching Assistant Athletics Coach Coaching courses Coaching courses near you Click here to find out about coaching courses in the local area:

Team Dorset Athletics Network TDAN Team Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network (TDAN) supports six major Dorset athletics clubs (Bournemouth AC, Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners, Weymouth St Paul’s Harriers & AC and Wimborne AC) in coach and athlete development, the recruitment of volunteers, facilitating satellite clubs across the county, increasing sporting participation and encouraging inclusive athletics. Four of the six clubs (Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC) form a composite Team Dorset team which competes in various track and field leagues. Team Dorset Clubs TDAN supports six major Dorset athletics clubs. Find out more about them by following these links: BAC DAC PAC PR WSPH WAC Team Dorset in competition The Team Dorset Composite Team is comprised of athletes from Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC and competes in two track & field leagues: UK Youth Development League (for Under 14s and Under 16s) and Southern Athletics League (for Under 18s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans). Follow this link to find out more: Team Dorset Composite Team Committee and constitution TDAN is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers taken from the six member clubs. The key committee members are: Chair Andy Howse Vice Chair Charlotte Phillips Secretary Jemma Bates Assistant Secretary Hazel Bates Treasurer Glyn Davies Network coordinator Lindsay Hole Minute Secretary Ro bin James Club representatives: Bournemouth AC Juliet Dobson, Robin James Dorche ster AC Mike Furse, Steve Harley Poole AC Bryan Murray, Nigel Harding Poole Runners Haydn Morris, Charlotte Phillips Weymouth St Paul's Pete Clarke, Jan Westhenry Wimborne AC Glyn Davies, Paul Hine TDAN constitution

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Sportshall Dorset Sportshall Athletics Running for kids Dorset Athletics for kids Dorset Athletics Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Dorchester, Weymouth Indoor athletics Dorset Sportshall An indoor competition for young athletes Sportshall is a lively competition format designed to give young athletes the opportunity to compete indoors throughout the winter. Junior athletes take part in running and field events. The races include individual 2, 4 and 6 lap races with each lap defined as two lengths of the sportshall with turns off angled turn boards at each end. There are also team relays and obstacle races. Field events include speed bounce, vertical jump, hi-stepper, standing long jump, standing triple jump, balance beam, target throw, chest push and javelin. Dorset Sportshall League The six main track & field clubs in the county (Bournemouth AC, Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners, Weymouth St Paul's Harriers & AC and Wimborne AC) compete in the Dorset Sportshall League which consists on three or four fixtures from November to January each year. These take place in the sportshall at Canford School in Canford Magna. The first fixture of the 2026/27 Dorset Sportshall League will be on 17th October. If you are interested in competing then please speak to one of the six clubs. Contact the clubs 2026/27 prospectus TBC Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 County championships 2026/27 Dorset Sportshall League - Match 1 Date: 17th October 2026 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager 2026/27 D orset Sportshall League - Match 2 Date: 21st November 2026 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager 2026/27 D orset Sportshall League - Match 3 Date: 2nd January 2027 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager 2026/27 D orset Sportshall Dorset County Championships Date: 23rd January 2027 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager £5 per entrant payable to DCAA on the day of competition Dorset County Sportshall Championships The final fixture of the Dorset Sportshall League each year forms the County Championships. This is normally at the end of January. Competitors must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. Entries are organised by the participating clubs and championship competitors must pay a small additional fee on the day to take part. Winners of events in each age category receive certificates. 2026 results 2025 results 2024 results 2025/26 2024/25 2023/24 2022/23 Dorset Sportshall League Results 2024/25 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results Match 4 results Dorset Sportshall League Results 2022/23 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results Dorset Sportshall League Results 2023/24 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results Match 4 results Dorset Sportshall League Results 2025/26 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results South West Sportshall Championships The best Sportshall competitors from across Dorset have the chance to compete for their county at the regional championships which usually take place in Paignton, Devon. Dorset teams are selected by managers from across the participating clubs who look at results from the league fixtures and county championships. The atmosphere in the sportshall at the regionals is electric and the competition hot! The Southwest Regional Final were on 16th March 2025 at Torbay Leisure Centre, Penwill Way, Clennon Valley, Paignton TQ4 5JR, UK. 2025 results

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Athletics Officials Dorset Volunteering Dorset Officiating athletics Dorset Officiating Get closer to the action Officiating - judging or assisting at athletics competitions - is a great way to see the action from close up. It also makes you a vital cog in the machine as without officials to judge the events there can be no athletics competitions. Officials can choose to specialise in areas such as field events, track judging, race starting, timing, photo-finish and directing athletes in cross country races. England Athletics runs courses that will help you become qualified in whatever you are interested in and to the level that suits you. The higher your level of qualification, the more opportunities you will have to officiate at regional, national and even international athletics events. Officiating is fun, flexible, educational and great for mental and physical health – and gives you the chance to make lots of great memories and friendships along the way. Being at the heart of events, officials can be the friendly smile, the encouraging voice and the supporting influence to inspire and encourage the next generation of people to progress within the sport across all the roles. If you are able to come to one or two events per year, help out once a month or once a week, there is an opportunity for everyone to be a part of the officiating community. The officiating journey A good athletics official is diligent, observant, enthusiastic and encouraging. No experience of the events is required although it certainly will help. The technical aspects of judging the events and how to work with athletes, coaches and your fellow officials are all covered in the courses run by England Athletics. If you are unsure what type of officiating you would like to do or are not clear what is involved be sure to speak to an official at your local athletics club. They will explain the different tasks involved and help you decide what area to specialise in. Click here to find out more about officiating and the different qualifications available: Officiating opportunities Officiating qualifiications Officiating courses near you Click here to find out about officiating courses in the local area: All courses

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